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We remember Harry Godfrey Soar
We remember Harry Godfrey Soar
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1894
sibling
Lily Mary Soar
Source:7958597
1894
1895
sibling
Rebecca Soar
Source:7958593
1895
1896
sibling
Phyllis Jane Soar
Source:7958593
1896
1897
sibling
Lydia Ann Soar
Source:7958597
1897
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:7958593
31st March 1901
1901
location
Altoona Villas, London Road, Osmaston, Deby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7958593
1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:7958597
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice fitter in railway works
United Kingdom
Source:7958597
1911
1911
location
665 London Road, Osmaston, Derby
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7958597
1911
1913
marriage
Alice Ethel Orpe
Source:7958605
19th July 1913
1913
children
William Godfrey Soar
Source:7958605
12th November 1913
1915
children
Ethel Soar
Source:7958605
28th January 1915
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:7958605
17th March 1915
1915
enlistment
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:7958605
17th March 1915
1915
employment
Railway draughtsman
United Kingdom
Source:7958605
March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
86836
Royal Field Artillery
Source:7958605
March 1915 - August 1917
1915
location
Burton Green, Kenilworth, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7958605
March 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7958605
September 1915 - January 1916
1916
theatres
Serbia region :2a
Source:7958605
January 1916 - August 1917
1917
appointments
Ordnance surveyor (aeroplane photos for mapping)
Source:7958605
August 1917 - March 1919
1917
service
British Army
Driver
334512
Royal Engineers
Survey Company
Source:7958605
August 1917 - March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7958605
5th March 1919
1919
location
134 Brighton Road, Crewton, Derby
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7958605
1919
1964
location
221 West Tennessee Avenue, New Port Richey, Florida
United States
their own address
Source:7958758
December 1964
service
British Army
Driver
86836
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4188788
1964
death
New Port Richey, Florida
United States
Source:7958754
23rd December 1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry Godfrey |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Soar |
| Source | 7958586 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Brighton Road, Crewton, Derby | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 | |
| 221 West Tennessee Avenue, New Port Richey, Florida | United States | their own address | known December 1964 | |
| 665 London Road, Osmaston, Derby | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Altoona Villas, London Road, Osmaston, Deby | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Burton Green, Kenilworth, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known March 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 86836 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 86836 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 334512 | Royal Engineers | Survey Company | Driver |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Godfrey Soar | son | 12th November 1913 | |
| Ethel Soar | daughter | 28th January 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydia Ann Soar | mother | ||
| William Godfrey Soar | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Soar | sister | 1895 | |
| Phyllis Jane Soar | sister | 1896 | |
| Lydia Ann Soar | sister | 1897 | |
| Lily Mary Soar | sister | 1894 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ethel Orpe | wife | 19th July 1913 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-03 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jo28365 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Jo28365 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Death record of Harry Soar | Jo28365 | |
| Probate record of Harry Soar | Jo28365 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers cap badge | Jo28365 |
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